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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.16, 35,241.66 and 13,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.16, 35,241.66 and 13,622.52 is: 20,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.16 : 35,241.66 = 13,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.16/35,241.66 = 13,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.16x = 35,241.66 × 13,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.16x = 480,080,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,080,218.18/23,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.51

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